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Using the principle of homogeneity of dimensions, find which of the following relation is correct? [T is the period, a is the redius of the orbit and M is the mass of the sun.

A

`T^(2) = (4 pi^(2)a^(3))/(G)`

B

`T^(2) = (4pi^(2)a^(3))/(GM)`

C

`T^(2) = 4pi^(2)a^(3)`

D

`T^(2)= (4pi^(2)a^(3))/(GM^(2))`

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